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Butterscotch Cookies

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These butterscotch icebox cookies are chilled in a loaf pan, then cut and baked.

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar well. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. Mix flour and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture. Add walnuts, mixing with hands if too thick for a spoon. Pack dough in 9x5x3-inch loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Chill overnight. Turn dough out of pan and slice about 1/4-thick; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in 400° oven for about 8 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen butterscotch cookies.es.

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